FRE 804
IMAGE![A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group return to base, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31407) nicknamed "Chief Chilletacaux" following a raid on Brunswick. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press .' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 1 Mar 1944' [stamp] and '308954' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: .'LUFTWAFFE REFUSED BATTLE OVER GERMANY. Associated Press photo shows the crew of the Fortress, 'Chief Chilletacaux' which is named after an Indian Chief, back from a raid on Brunswick](https://assets.americanairmuseum.com/s3fs-public/styles/wysiwyg_x2/public/freeman/media-379240.jpg.webp?itok=BS6hdVpM)
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A bomber crew of the 94th Bomb Group return to base, with their B-17 Flying Fortress (serial number 42-31407) nicknamed "Chief Chilletacaux" following a raid on Brunswick. Image stamped on reverse: 'Associated Press .' [stamp], 'Passed for publication 1 Mar 1944' [stamp] and '308954' [Censor no]. Printed caption on reverse: .'LUFTWAFFE REFUSED BATTLE OVER GERMANY. Associated Press photo shows the crew of the Fortress, 'Chief Chilletacaux' which is named after an Indian Chief, back from a raid on Brunswick yesterday their 13th mission. Unload their kit from the plane while a jeep stands by to take them back to the interrogation room. GLE265432.'
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Units
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Eighth Air Force
- Type Category: Bombardment
Aircraft
- Aircraft Type: B-17 Flying Fortress
- Nicknames: Chief Chilletacaux
- Unit: 94th Bomb Group 331st Bomb Squadron